To commemorate World Menopuase Month, this episode is all about exercising through the menopause. Host Louise Minchin speaks to female athlete performance expert, Dr. Stacy Sims, NHS GP and women's health specialist, Dr. Nighat Arif and Her Spirit Co-founder Mel Berry.  In this episode we discuss: What the menopause is.Why less time exercising is more beneficial.How to prioritise your exercise.Why strength training really is the number one priority.Couch2Kilos is a free strength challenge designed to help EVERY women get stronger in 6-weeks. With four levels Couch2Kilos is suitable for women of all abilities from just starting out to those who are already active. Just go to the "Challenges" section on the app and start the level you feel appropriate to you. It is totally flexible, you can do it anytime, from anywhere, at the gym or home and on any device. You can start with zero equipment and work up the levels and learn how use a variety of weights. At Her Spirit we’re here for you. We want to help you discover your potential, achieve your goals, ignite your fitness, find your community. Head to herspirit.co.uk and sign up for our Core Membership, get access to our virtual classes, monthly challenges and expert advice. Plus, track your progress in our heath hub and find your very own cheerleading squad who will support you every step of the way. Use the code HERSPIRITPOD3 and get three months completely FREE. It’s time for You Join us at herspirit.co.uk | Instagram | Facebook | Get the Her Spirit App